@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 16, 2026
This approach, which affects oil and gas production as well, severely hampers U.S. energy development.
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@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 16, 2026
Just like my BLM Mineral Spacing Act, the HEATS Act would correct this overreach by the federal government.
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 16, 2026
It’s abundantly clear Idaho’s grizzly bear populations have widely exceeded recovery goals.
@mikecrapo· Republican · ID· Jul 16, 2026
The recovery of the grizzly bear in the West is a conservation success story made possible by decades of work from state, tribal, federal and local conservation partners.